Structures and Forces Terms:

Introduction to Structures:Tallest Tower Competition

1.1 Classifying Structural Forms

1.2 The Function of Structures

1.3 Human Built Structures around the World

Building Frame Structure Activity: A day in the life of a house framer

2.1 Measuring Forces

Mass is NOT Weight...let's figure out your REAL weight activity!

2.2 External Forces Acting on Structures

2.3 Internal Forces Within Structures

2.4 Designing Structures to Resist Forces and Maintain Stability

Bridge Builder Interactive and Virtual Labs

BRIDGE BUILDING LAB

3.1 Materials and Their Properties

3.2 Joining Structural Components

EGG DROP LAB

3.3 Properties of Materials in Plant and Animal Structures

4.1 Building Safe Structures in All Environments

4.2 Strengthening Materials to Improve Function and Safety

4.3 Evaluating Designs from an Overall Perspective

Rube Goldberg Project

http://content.blackgold.ca/ict/Divison3/Structures/Building%20Big/Traditionalstructures/tradstructures.htm

http://www.bridgesite.com/funand.htm










http://www.rubegoldberg.com/




Review:
http://www.quia.com/files/quia/users/mellorb/review-package-edquest-Structures.pdf
http://flashcarddb.com/cardset/74556-science-unit-test-for-structures-and-forces-flashcards
http://flashcarddb.com/cardset/75803-structures-and-forces-flashcards
http://www.sciencesource.ca/quizzes/quiz_04_2G0jMB.htm